Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village of Nyack Board of Trustees held at 7:30pm on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at Nyack Village Hall, 9 N. Broadway, Nyack New York
Hon. Jen Laird-White:
PRESENT: Jen Laird-White Mayor
Steve Knowlton Trustee/Deputy Mayor
Louise Parker Trustee
Doug Foster Trustee
Marie Lorenzini Trustee
ALSO PRESENT: Walter Sevastian Village Attorney
Jim Politi Village Administrator
Mary E. White Village Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NYACK THANKS……….
Mayor Laird-White read a special ‘post Gas Main fire’ thank you to all those who assisted during the event (residents, employees, and emergency services personnel). See attached.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting – June 14, 2012
Moved by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Knowlton to approve minutes as presented. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit per person)
Paul Curley – RRA facility
Mr. Curley inquired as to the process of approval of the proposed structure, including size and location. He was concerned that the RRA had not reached out to the surrounding neighbors. After further discussion, Trustee Knowlton offered to set up a meeting with the RRA and the residents directly affected by this proposal.
The following person also spoke during Public Comment:
Carol Fleischman, Larry Flesichman, and Pat Eskey –
Commented on the issue of bicyclists in the River Villages. They reported on the recent meeting at Orangetown Town Hall after the recent cycling accident on 9W. Mayor Laird-White offered to coordinate efforts to set up a meeting with the Villages and the Town to discuss possible solutions to ensure the safety of all involved (cyclists, residents, and motorists).
Kris Burns (Hopper House) – ‘Hopper Happens’
Proposal presented to the Board of ‘Hopper Happens Film Series’, Pop-up Galleries, and Digital Story Tour scheduled for August 17-24, 2012.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Orangetown Police Department
Bicycling in the Village (see Public Comment)
Village Administrator
Reports given on:
- Playground
- Streetscape
- Employment (Planner, Recreation Leader)
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Traffic study (Central Ave/Fifth Ave)
Village Attorney
-Trustee Knowlton moved to approve Public Hearing schedule date of 7/19 @ 8pm to discuss amending Chapter 196-14 of the Village Code, entitled “maintenance of Equipment” pertaining to the fines schedule for false alarms. Trustee Parker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
-Discussion to amend Chapter 120 of the Village Code, entitled ‘Affordable Housing’ was deferred to 7/19/2012.
Village Clerk
2012-2013 Tax report
Nyack Senior Center (Air conditioning system)
PUBLIC HEARING (if any)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works & Building No report
Infrastructure
Marina report
Streetscape report
Economic Development No report
Information Technology No report
Residential No report
Housing No report
Inter-Governmental Relations No report
Parks & Recreation
Trustee Knowlton moved to adopt proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor to file and application for funds from the Hudson River Estuary Program to enhance the Memorial Park Gazebo. Trustee Lorenzini seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Tappan Zee Bridge
Mayor Laird-White gave a brief report.
Budget, Finance, and Administration No report
OLD BUSINESS
Marina update (Trustee Knowlton)
-Dockmasters, RRA facility/contract status
Playground structures
23 Main Street (Village Attorney)
COMMUNICATIONS
Nyack Homeless Project – Hook Mountain Challenge
Request to designate parking in the Spear Street lot for the above-referenced event was amended. Trustee Knowlton suggested using the Artopee lot since the Spear Lot is primarily a ‘permitted’ lot. Village Clerk was directed to notify NHP.
The Yoga House – Yogathon
Mayor Laird-White motioned, Trusteel Foster seconded the motion to approve use of Memorial Park for this event. Motion passed unanimously.
Sara Anderson – Skate Event date change request
Mayor Laird-White moved, Trustee Parker approved proposed event with a date change to September 29 (rain date 10/6). Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Nyack Church of God (J. Amos) – Caribbean Gospelfest
Trustee Lorenzini moved, Trustee Parker seconded the motion to approve request for use of Memorial Park to hold the above-referenced event on August 18, 2012 (12pm-6pm). Motion passed with unanimous vote subject to necessary application/insurance requirements.
NEW BUSINESS (3 minute limit per person for public comments)
ACADA (J. Dunnigan) – FutureHype Media
Presentation to the board for proposed commercial shoot in the Village.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:44pm, Trustee Knowlton moved to go into Executive Session to discuss matter of personnel, and pending litigation. Trustee Parker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
At 8:54pm, it was moved by Trustee Knowlton seconded by Trustee Parker to come out of Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, nor anyone present wishing to be heard, Trustee Knowlton moved to close the regular meeting. Trustee Parker seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously at 8:57pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. White,
Village Clerk